SEILER PIANOS | Made in Germany | AZ Piano
Seiler pianos: German piano making since 1849
Seiler is one of Europe's oldest piano makers, founded in 1849 by Eduard Seiler. Its flagship Seiler SE grand and upright pianos are built by hand in Kitzingen, Germany, and the more affordable Eduard Seiler line shares the same German scale designs.
AZ Piano carries new Seiler grand and upright pianos. Play them in our Phoenix showroom or browse current inventory, with pricing, online.
Seiler at a glance
- Founded
- 1849, by Eduard Seiler in Liegnitz, Silesia
- Factory since 1962
- Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany
- Owner
- Samick Musical Instruments, since 2008
- Made-in-Germany line
- Seiler SE grands (5'6" to 9'2") and uprights (45" to 52")
- German-designed line
- Eduard Seiler (ED), built in Indonesia to Seiler's German scale designs
- Signature feature
- Patented Membrator soundboard system
- Action
- German Renner action on Seiler SE pianos
- Where to play one in Arizona
- AZ Piano showroom, Phoenix (602-437-8445)
More than 175 years of German piano craftsmanship
Piano builder Eduard Seiler opened his workshop in 1849 in Liegnitz, Silesia. Under his family's leadership, Seiler grew into one of the largest piano makers in Eastern Europe by the 1920s.
After the Second World War the company was nationalized, and the Seiler family rebuilt the business in the West. In 1962 they settled in Kitzingen, Bavaria, where Seiler's German pianos are still made today, combining traditional hand craftsmanship with precise modern manufacturing.
That history shows in the sound. Seiler pianos are known for a clear, singing tone with long sustain, and a touch that is light yet easy to control, a character that suits classical repertoire, jazz and everything between.
- 1849Eduard Seiler founds the company in Liegnitz, Silesia.
- 1920sSeiler becomes one of Eastern Europe's largest piano makers.
- 1945The factory is nationalized; the Seiler family rebuilds in the West.
- 1962Seiler settles in Kitzingen, Bavaria, its home to this day.
- 2008Samick acquires Seiler and continues German production in Kitzingen.
- TodaySeiler grands and uprights are available in Arizona at AZ Piano.
The Seiler piano lines, explained
Seiler builds pianos at different price levels, and where each line is made is an important part of choosing one. Ask us which line any piano in our inventory belongs to.
Seiler SEMade in Kitzingen, Germany
The flagship line, 100% built in Germany in limited numbers, with a Renner action, the Membrator soundboard and German-made tuning pins. Grands from the 5'6" SE-168 to the 9'2" SE-278 concert grand.
Eduard Seiler (ED)German design, built in Indonesia
Built by Seiler's parent company to the same German scale designs as the SE models, with some of the same components, at a more accessible price. The ED-208, for example, shares its scale with the SE-208.
Johannes Seiler (GS)Entry level, built in Indonesia
Introduced in 2013 with its own design, the Johannes Seiler line offers Seiler-branded pianos at an entry-level price for students and first-time buyers.
Seiler grand piano sizes
A longer grand gives you longer strings, a larger soundboard and deeper bass. The bars are drawn to scale against the 9'2" SE-278 concert grand.
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SE-168Also as Eduard Seiler ED-1685' 6"168 cm
A compact grand with a full, rich voice for its size. A natural fit for living rooms and home studios.
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SE-186Also as Eduard Seiler ED-1866' 2"186 cm
A versatile size for serious players and teaching studios, offered in several decorative cabinet styles.
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SE-208Also as Eduard Seiler ED-2086' 10"208 cm
A chamber grand with a transparent, powerful sound for large rooms, recital spaces and advanced pianists.
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SE-242Semi-concert grand8' 0"242 cm
Near-concert projection and bass depth for small halls, churches and schools.
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SE-278Concert grand9' 2"278 cm
Seiler's full concert grand, handcrafted in Kitzingen for the concert stage.
Seiler upright pianos bring the same German tonal character to a smaller footprint. Seiler SE uprights range from 45" to 52" tall; the taller the upright, the longer its strings and the fuller its bass. They suit homes, practice rooms and teaching studios where a grand won't fit.
What makes a Seiler sound like a Seiler
The Membrator soundboard
Seiler's patented Membrator system is a soundboard design developed to increase resonance and sustain, so notes bloom and carry longer. It uses a solid spruce soundboard with spruce ribs fitted into the inner rim.
German scale design
The scale design, the layout of strings, bridges and soundboard, determines a piano's voice. Seiler's German scale designs give its pianos their clear, balanced tone across the keyboard.
Renner action and extended keys
Seiler SE grands use a German Renner action, the same maker that supplies many of Europe's finest pianos. Recent SE grands add extended-length keys for more even control, regulated for a light, agile touch.
Handwork and finishing
Seiler SE pianos are voiced and regulated by hand in Kitzingen, and cabinets are available in polished ebony and decorative wood finishes for buyers who want a piano that is also a piece of furniture.
Buying a Seiler at AZ Piano
Looking for Seiler pianos in Arizona? Browse new Seiler grand and upright pianos with current pricing online, or compare them in person at our Phoenix showroom, where our staff can show you the difference between the German-made SE and the Eduard Seiler lines side by side.
Tell us about your room, your playing and your budget, and we'll help you find the right Seiler.
Seiler piano questions
Are Seiler pianos made in Germany?
The Seiler SE grand and upright pianos are made in Kitzingen, Germany. Eduard Seiler (ED) pianos are built in Indonesia to Seiler's German scale designs, and Johannes Seiler (GS) pianos are entry-level models also built in Indonesia. Ask us which line a specific piano belongs to.
Who owns Seiler pianos?
Seiler was family-owned from its founding in 1849 until 2008, when it was acquired by Samick Musical Instruments. Seiler SE pianos are still built at the company's factory in Kitzingen, Germany.
What is the difference between the Seiler SE-208 and ED-208?
Both use the same German scale design and are 6'10" long. The SE-208 is built in Germany with a Renner action; the ED-208 is built in Indonesia with some of the same components, at a lower price.
What is the Seiler Membrator soundboard?
It is Seiler's patented soundboard system, designed to increase resonance and sustain. It is one of the main reasons Seiler pianos are known for their long, singing tone.
What sizes do Seiler grand pianos come in?
Seiler SE grands come in five sizes: the SE-168 (5'6"), SE-186 (6'2"), SE-208 (6'10"), SE-242 (8'0") and the SE-278 concert grand (9'2"). Seiler SE uprights range from 45" to 52" tall.
Where can I buy a Seiler piano in Arizona?
At AZ Piano in Phoenix, which carries new Seiler grand and upright pianos. Call 602-437-8445 to schedule a visit, or browse Seiler grands and Seiler uprights online.
Can I buy a Seiler piano online from AZ Piano?
Yes. New Seiler grand and upright pianos are listed with pricing on azpiano.com. You are also welcome to play them in our showroom or call with questions before you buy.